LOWELL Kathleen Diana (Silk) Crawford, 61, of Lowell, died May 10, 2011, at Kindred Hospital in Waltham after a long illness. Beloved wife of Edward Dean.

Born Nov. 21, 1949, in Cambridge, she grew up and was educated in that area. For the past 17 years, she made her home in Lowell. She had a special place in her heart for all animals and enjoyed arts and crafts, bingo, and especially enjoyed spending time with her many friends and family.

In addition to her husband, Edward, she is survived by her children, Christina Pimentel and her husband, Tony, Shirley Harris and her husband, Peter, Crystal Pimentel and her husband, Michael, and her son Eric Clark all of Lowell; 14 grandchildren, Crystal-Lee and DJ Kerivan, Tishana, Michaela, Logan, Angelina, Nicholas, Christopher, Kyle, and Hayven Pimentel, and Tiffany, Cody, Cole, and Connor Harris; a great grand daughter Lilly-Grace; and several close friends.

She was also the mother of the late Richard Clark Jr. and her late infant son Matthew.

CRAWFORD YOU ARE INVITED TO HER VISITATION FRIDAY FROM 9 UNTIL 11 A.M. AT THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL 978-458-6816. HER FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 11 A.M. BURIAL IN CAMBRIDGE CEMETERY. E-CONDOLENCE - MCDONOUGHFUNERALHOME.COM